Field Safety Specialist

Job description (Field Safety Specialist)

Position: Field Safety Specialist

Reports to: Safety Manager

Summary:

Utility Traffic & Restoration, LLC. (UTR) has an immediate opening for a Non-Union Field Safety Specialist in our WI Main Office. UTR is a union contractor specializing in traffic control and surface restoration services for utility companies and their contractors throughout the Midwest.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license class D with clean driving record (Required)
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks at once and work under strict deadlines.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug testing.
• Must always be reliable and professional.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a semi-regular basis.
• Compliance with all safety regulations is mandatory.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to jobsite report within a 50-mile radius of your home address. Willing to travel to remote jobsites overnight.

· 3 years’ experience in a safety related field or minimum of 5-10 years of Foreman or General Foreman experience.

· Prefer a candidate with knowledge of the natural gas, electrical or underground/overhead utilities.

· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, able to work and communicate at all levels.

· Computer skills in most Microsoft programs.

Primary responsibilities:

• Communicate with team members and customers.

· Field Support

· May assist other Field Support Coordinators from other areas as needed.

· Perform regular jobsite inspections of all crews to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe work practices.

· Consistently and fairly enforce all company safety rules. Work with managers and supervisors to apply the proper company disciplinary procedures for those employees who violate safety rules.

· Ensure OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance.

· Ensures Damage Prevention standards are utilized and effective.

· Resolution of any equipment and vehicle issues which may include compliance with maintenance programs; recommendations of needed repairs; driver qualifications; ensure accurate registrations; DOT inspections and proof of insurance; monitoring annual inspections of company vehicles.

· May assist other Field Support Coordinators from other areas as needed.

· Performs initial training for all field related new hires.

· Perform regular safety training sessions and hold toolbox talks with crews at show ups or on jobsites.

· Monitors the completion and effectiveness of all safety programs.

· Evaluate and monitor quality of workmanship.

· Be knowledgeable in applicable ANSI, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable standards.

· Ensure compliance with equipment maintenance.

· Loss Prevention Management

· Responsible for carrying out all loss prevention programs, policies, and procedures, congruent with company objectives and culture.

· Assist in internal and external investigations and make recommendations to management, as necessary.

· Conduct safety & quality audits when necessary.

· Oversee and monitor driver risk management program.

· Conducts joint investigations with client security representatives, including but not limited to driver, facility, employee, agent, third party and external investigations.

· Maintains positive interaction with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to assist in common loss reduction goals.

· Actively coordinates and assists management with strategies and solutions for security related matters.

· Assists management when security incidents occurred.

· Executes security audits.

• Additional duties as requested by management.

Benefits:

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock program.
• PTO, paid holidays
• Paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Paid training & certifications
• Company truck available for qualified, motivated, and dependable employees

Additional notes:

• Full time salaried, non-seasonal position.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Menomonee Falls, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Menomonee Falls, WI 53051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person